The year in review: war in Ukraine, traffic lights, Winnetou and Boris Becker

The year in review: war in Ukraine, traffic lights, Winnetou and Boris Becker

Opinion and debate Politics The year under review In the summer, Ravensburger Verlag’s decision to stop delivering two Winnetou children’s books caused a stir. Karl-May-Verlag benefited from this, as it turned out towards the end of the year. © imago / United Archives / imago stock&people Svenja Flasspöhler, Jana Puglierin and Hajo Schumacher in conversation … Read more

Boris Becker: An assassin threatened to kill me in a British prison

Boris Becker: An assassin threatened to kill me in a British prison

“In prison I was immediately confronted with a reality of which I had no experience. It was dangerous. I tried not to look anyone in the eye and stay in my corner,” the three-time Wimbledon champion and Novak Djokovic’s former coach told German television SAT 1. Becker broke down in tears as he described how … Read more

Rice and potatoes, only exceptionally chicken thighs. I knew hunger, Becker said of prison

Rice and potatoes, only exceptionally chicken thighs.  I knew hunger, Becker said of prison

Former German tennis player Boris Becker has faced threats of violence and food shortages during his eight-month stay in a British prison. The three-time Wimbledon champion was due to serve two-and-a-half years for obstructing bankruptcy proceedings but was released last week. He shared his experiences from prison in an exclusive interview for the television station … Read more